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YOhio · 08-24-2007, 03:40 PM

Simple question. Just answer whatever comes to mind first.

Citizens of other nations, feel free to answer if you want.

JohnnyLingo · 08-24-2007, 03:41 PM

Ooh, good one. But you forgot the poll.

YOhio · 08-24-2007, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyLingo

Ooh, good one. But you forgot the poll.

It was still in process when you posted.

JohnnyLingo · 08-24-2007, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by YOhio

It was still in process when you posted.

Never mind, then.

bYuPride · 08-24-2007, 05:15 PM

I like Americans... one thing that has always bugged me, and i hope this doesn't offend anyone, but Americans in general tend to get fat and not take care of themselves. I've been fat.. I was 197 on a 5'10" medium sized frame. That's not obscenely obese or anything, but it was uncomfortable. In my case, I just got lazy and it affected various parts of my life. I'm much happier now that I'm not so fat. Still have work to do, but I'm making progress.

Italians have a different lifestyle allowing them to get more excercise by culture and they save money by not having cars so they can spend on cool clothes. and no, I don't dress exceptionally well...

just some random thoughts off the cuff.

Mindfulcoug · 08-24-2007, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bYuPride

I like Americans... one thing that has always bugged me, and i hope this doesn't offend anyone, but Americans in general tend to get fat and not take care of themselves.

so you are fatcist??

Black Diamond Bay · 08-24-2007, 11:41 PM

I went no on this one, because I have a problem with whiney Americans that think the world owes them something, and I DETEST the average American tourist.

YOhio · 08-25-2007, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Diamond Bay

I went no on this one, because I have a problem with whiney Americans that think the world owes them something, and I DETEST the average American tourist.

The ugly American tourist is a myth. We are among the best and the French are the worst.

http://www.reuters.com/article/oddly...73073120070523

il Padrino Ute · 08-25-2007, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mindfulcoug

so you are fatcist??

Very good.

non sequitur · 08-25-2007, 05:06 PM

I spent several months in France a few years ago, and these are my observations: They drive little cars. They live in small homes and apartments. They don't work long hours and don't make a lot of money, but they seem much more content with the quality of their lives than we in the States do. Their self-esteem is not wrapped up in how much money they make or how many toys they have.

I don't hate Americans, but I think there is a lot they can learn from the Europeans.

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08-24-2007, 03:40 PM	#1
YOhio AKA SeattleNewt Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,055	Do you like Americans? Simple question. Just answer whatever comes to mind first. Citizens of other nations, feel free to answer if you want.

08-24-2007, 05:15 PM	#5
bYuPride Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 1,058	I like Americans... one thing that has always bugged me, and i hope this doesn't offend anyone, but Americans in general tend to get fat and not take care of themselves. I've been fat.. I was 197 on a 5'10" medium sized frame. That's not obscenely obese or anything, but it was uncomfortable. In my case, I just got lazy and it affected various parts of my life. I'm much happier now that I'm not so fat. Still have work to do, but I'm making progress. Italians have a different lifestyle allowing them to get more excercise by culture and they save money by not having cars so they can spend on cool clothes. and no, I don't dress exceptionally well... just some random thoughts off the cuff. __________________ Get your BYU license plates http://dmv.utah.gov/licensecollegiate.html#byu You do not have to wait for your current registration to expire. Get your freakin' plates on your vehicle and be TRUE BLUE!!!!!! "I'm on my beater bike" Translation: I had this baby custom-made in Tuscany using titanium blessed by the Pope. I took it to a wind tunnel and it disappeared. It weighs less than a fart and costs more than a divorce.

08-25-2007, 05:06 PM	#10
non sequitur Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,964	I spent several months in France a few years ago, and these are my observations: They drive little cars. They live in small homes and apartments. They don't work long hours and don't make a lot of money, but they seem much more content with the quality of their lives than we in the States do. Their self-esteem is not wrapped up in how much money they make or how many toys they have. I don't hate Americans, but I think there is a lot they can learn from the Europeans. __________________ ...You've been under attack for days, there's a soldier down, he's wounded, gangrene's setting in, 'Who's used all the penicillin?' 'Oh, Mark Paxson sir, he's got knob rot off of some tart.'" - Gareth Keenan

08-24-2007, 03:41 PM	#2
JohnnyLingo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,175	Ooh, good one. But you forgot the poll.

08-24-2007, 11:41 PM	#7
Black Diamond Bay Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 1,000	I went no on this one, because I have a problem with whiney Americans that think the world owes them something, and I DETEST the average American tourist.